Against the Odds (TV series)

Against the Odds
Created by Cy Schneider
Starring Bill Bixby
Virginia Capers
Peter Brooks
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s) Bob Klein
Bruce Littlejohn
Producer(s) Marcus Keys
Broadcast
Original channel Nickelodeon
Original run 1982 – 1984

Against the Odds was an early Nickelodeon show profiling inspirational stories of people throughout history. It was hosted by Bill Bixby. It ran from 1982 to 1984 on Nickelodeon and was described as "a series of little tragedies" by future Nickelodeon president Geraldine Laybourne.[1]

Profiles

Against the Odds profiled several notable historical figures including:

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cablecenter.org/barco-library-hauser-oral-history/item/laybourne-gerry.html